Entertaining this summer? Don’t forget these essentials!

If you’ve ever lived on the North East coast, you know that most people hibernate inside during the winter – and when summer rolls around, almost everyone does the opposite. They are suddenly outside all the time! Even if you’ve never seen snow in your life, you understand the joys of summer outdoor entertaining.

There’s nothing like sipping on a refreshing drink as the hot sun warms your skin. And, your friends and family are all near by either on the front porch or the back patio. But, just so your entertaining goes smoothly, we recommend these four summer outdoor entertaining essentials:

Casual Dining Accessory for Outdoor Entertaining

The last thing you want to do after sitting in your comfy, outdoor sofa is run back into the kitchen to grab more food or silverware. Instead, you need a handy, casual dining accessory like our Cedar Entertaining Buffet Table. It’s a new product from Fifthroom.com that not only functions as an essential summer outdoor entertaining piece, but it will display all your food, desserts, and drinks front and center!

Our Entertaining Buffet Table is featured here with an optional white stain and sealer. You can also choose to have it cedar stained to create a farmhouse or rustic look.

Comfortable, Yet Chic Furniture for Outdoor Entertaining

Pair your new, crisp white buffet table alongside our Black Wicker 5-Piece Deep Seat Patio Set. Featured with a curved back made of durable synthetic wicker, this is a quality collection built for longevity and comfort. The off-white cushions and black wicker collide to produce a bold look your outdoor entertaining needs to thrive on!

Fun Party Straws for Outdoor Entertaining

Dip these black-striped straws into your cocktails to match your adorable patio set!

Paper straws are a creative way to bring those same colors out and continue the trend throughout the entire party. We found these on Oriental Trading at just $3.99 for 24 straws! These are durable for only one use, but on the positive side…they shine with glitter!

Refreshing Drinks for Outdoor Entertaining

Lastly, it’s really not an outdoor party if you’re not stocked up on San Pellegrino sparkling water. It pairs well with summertime alfresco dining, acting as a refreshing jolt of carbonation that’s non-alcoholic.

Make sure to have enough for as many guests you are hosting. Place the bottles in a colored bucket with ice to create a San Pellegrino welcome station!

You may have to make a run to the grocery store for San Pellegrino, but at Fifthroom.com, we are your one-stop shop for outdoor entertaining! From durable furniture pieces, to comfortable, chic seating, to Gazebos and more, we have everything to turn your outdoor living space into an outdoor entertaining space.